Uganda Strengthens Regional Tourism Ties at ICAO/UN Tourism Ministerial Conference in Angola
Uganda’s delegation at the Second International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)/UN Tourism Ministerial Conference on Air Transport and Tourism in Africa led by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities , Hon. Tom Butime has held a productive meeting with the Minister of Tourism for Angola, Hon. Marcio Daniel in Luanda on July 22, 2025.
The event running from July 22-24, 2025, represents a pivotal milestone for the air transport and tourism sectors within the region. Cognisant of the mutually beneficial relationship between tourism and air transport and the vital roles both sectors play in contributing to economic growth and sustainable development, the Ministerial Conference is concentrating on fostering stronger synergies.
In alignment with the UN 2030 agenda for sustainable development, as well as the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the Ministerial Conference aims to identify challenges and opportunities that enhance air connectivity and seamless travel within the African continent.